Upcoming Events

We host a series of events throughout the academic year. For more information and to book a place, simply click on the button and complete the registration process.

If you have any queries, please email the team at englishhub@outwood.com.

Key Stage 1 Early Reading Showcase
Nov
17

Key Stage 1 Early Reading Showcase

The event is aimed at Headteachers/Principals, Reading Leaders and Early Reading Teachers. It will cover the following topics:

  • What support and funding Outwood English Hub can offer for early reading.

  • A visit to Key Stage 1 phonics lessons.

  • A visit to Key Stage 1 writing lessons.

You can claim £80pp backfill or up to £160 for two members of staff attending. Refreshments will be served. 

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Professional Development 2026/27 Online Briefing
Jul
6

Professional Development 2026/27 Online Briefing

This online session will outline our professional development for 2026/27. Aimed at primary school leaders, English Leads, SENDCos and primary teachers. 

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Talk Through Stories
Jun
16

Talk Through Stories

The session (aimed at Reception / Year 1 teachers), provides valuable insight into Talk Through Stories—a carefully designed approach for supporting four- to six-year-old children, particularly those who may not come from language-rich homes.

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TeachBrief Live | Spring webinar: Oracy, book talk and curriculum change - making space for meaningful talk
Mar
10

TeachBrief Live | Spring webinar: Oracy, book talk and curriculum change - making space for meaningful talk

External: delivered by National Literacy Trust

TeachBrief Live is a termly webinar for primary literacy leads, offering practical strategies and resources to help you boost outcomes and tackle the UK’s literacy crisis. Connect with peers, stay updated on literacy developments, and gain confidence in leading change across your school. Delivered by the National Literacy Trust, it’s your go-to national literacy briefing.

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English Live
Feb
3

English Live

Join us for ‘English Live’, designed for English Leads, Reading Leads and Senior Leaders. This event will showcase excellence in English teaching and leadership.

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Early Language Development
Oct
21

Early Language Development

If you are a leader or a teacher in a school that would like to gain practical and evidence-based strategies to improve language development in your school, this programme could be for you.

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English Live
Oct
14

English Live

Join us for ‘English Live’, designed for English Leads, Reading Leads and Senior Leaders. This event will showcase excellence in English teaching and leadership.

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SEND Reading Ambition for All
Oct
6

SEND Reading Ambition for All

The core aims of the Reading Ambition for All programme are to improve outcomes for children who need additional support with reading, including those with SEND and to ensure that all children receive quality-first teaching based on the latest research into how children learn to read.

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Phonics Screening Check Prep
Apr
22

Phonics Screening Check Prep

The phonics screening check is used by teachers to assess children's phonics skills learned through Reception and Year 1.

Attend this online session to get information and guidance on how to prepare for this! Aimed at Year 1 teachers, Reading Leaders and Headteachers.

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Annual English Conference 2025
Mar
11

Annual English Conference 2025

Our conference is aimed at primary Senior Leaders and English Leads and will include a keynote from Stella Jones from Town End Research School on the mechanics of early writing and recent updates from Ofsted and the DfE.

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All of our events and CPD courses are fully funded by the DfE and are open to all state primary schools and academies!